Green coffee beans extract is currently being used supplement all over the world for weight loss. Green coffee beans extract is made from unroasted coffee beans and is available in the form of a capsule. Coffee beans are having chlorogenic acid which is an antioxidant which helps in low blood pressure. Chlorogenic acid has two actions-firstly ,it balances blood sugar; secondly... Read More
Nothing is more refreshing than a cool slice of watermelon in summers. Watermelon is high in antinflammatory antioxidant Lycopene (6.5 mg in less than half a cup) which has long been linked against reducing risk of stroke and ovarian cancers. Lycopene is an antioxidant that gives it a pink or red colour. Other nutrients it provides are VitA, Vit C, Vit... Read More
Sprouting or germination is a method by which you can improve digestibility and increase B-complex vitamins and vitamin C . You can eat sprouts either raw or steam and mix with vegetables . Sprouted grains are high in nutritional value in terms of Protein, Vit B complex, Vit C, fibre, folate and essential amino acids. These are an excellent snack /salad option... Read More
Obesity affects 5% of India’s population and is close to being an epidemic. Overeating and low physical activity results in obesity. Genetic predisposition is also one of the contributory factors. BMI, the ratio of weight to height, indicates the amount of body fat. Normal BMI is between 18.5 and 25.A BMI between 25-30 is considered overweight and above 30 shows obesity.... Read More
Barley water, the elixir to good health has its origins in Greece, South East Asia and Britain. As a nutritious beverage, mostly it is enjoyed hot or cold flavoured with lemon. Barley is especially recommended for heart patients and Diabetics as it’s rich in soluble and insoluble fibre. It’s also packed with essential minerals like calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese and zinc.... Read More
Thyroid gland is located in the front part of the neck and is an endocrine gland which produces thyroid hormones-T3, T4 and TSH. Iodine is majorly required for this synthesis along with Selenium, Iron, Vitamin A and zinc. Thyroid disease affects almost 10-15% of population. Iodine and goitre have been well connected leading to Universal salt iodination program. T3 is... Read More
The unfermented leaves of Camellia Sinensis offers benefits like brain power, lose fat and lowers cancer risk etc. You can easily have 2-3 cups in a day for polyphenols. Green tea has powerful antioxidants like polyphenols-flavonoids and catechins. These reduce free radical damage in the body.Green tea has powerful medicinal properties due to antioxidant Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG).It also has some important... Read More
Ketogenic diet is a low carb,high fat,moderate protein diet which helps you lose weight.It betters physical health and performance but also has initial side effects. When the glucose is low the body starts producing Ketones for fuel in liver from fat. This is Ketosis. On a ketogenic diet the body starts burning the fat stores.Insulin levels become low.There is less hunger and... Read More
Salt is essentially used in diets to enhance taste and flavour.It is also a known preservative. All foods have sodium but its majorly present in added salt(40% Sodium,60%chloride). Sodium helps in Maintaining water balance and equilibrium. Cellular functions Daily Requirement of Salt-8g/day. Sources of Sodium Cereals,Pulses,Vegetables,milk,animal and sea foods. 40% of Indian families consume about 10g salt daily(300-400 mg sodium). Salt should be restricted from an early... Read More
A topic I find everyone concerned about is which Oil to choose. One should use organic cold processed vegetable oils for health. You can use extra virgin olive oil in salads or pan frying but it’s not suitable for high temperature cooking. The reason is smoke point (320F) when oil starts producing toxic fumes and free radicals. 75% of Olive oil is... Read More